A CBS News poll released on Tuesday found that a majority of Americans have a negative impression of the economy and expect the effects of the recession to linger for years.

One of the most stinging findings: Only 13 percent of Americans say Mr. Obamas economic programs, among them the stimulus package, have helped them personally. Twenty-three percent say they have hurt, while 63 percent say they have had no effect. Ouch. Thats an abysmal favorability return on an enormous financial investment.

A Gallup poll released on Friday found that satisfaction with the direction of the country among members of the presidents own party has dropped by a fourth since last month.

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